38TH IEEE PHOTOVOLTAIC SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE

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1 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE GENERATE BUSINESS REINFORCE EXISTING CLIENT RELATIONSHIS CLOSE DEALS June 3-8, 2012 Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX 1

2 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 Sponsorship Opportunities Discover the power of how a sponsorship can maximize your company s brand recognition on and off the trade show floor. Every sponsorship can provide your company with specific, value-added exposure to your core market. Opportunities exist for exhibitors and sponsorships of all sizes and budgets. Whether you are looking to increase brand recognition, reinforce your reputation as an industry leader or establish a new business, a VSC sponsorship can help you achieve your goal. Don t wait, some sponsorships are exclusive, so when they re gone, they re gone. Don t let your competitor be the one everyone meets, sees, and remembers. Become a part of VSC-38 today. Sign up now for one of the many opportunities listed here or contact Christine von Steiger (see contact information below) to discuss a package customized to your company s needs! John Martin VSC-38 Exhibits Chair Reach your target audience and be a part of this IEEE signature event. CONTACT CHRISTINE VON STEIGER TODAY! call: cvonsteiger@pcm411.com info: 2

3 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 ROMOTIONAL SONSORSHIS: Benefits Corporate Contributor remier Contributor Solar Contributor Cost $6,000 Cost $12,000 Cost $30,000 (Only 6 Available) 10x10 booths includes carpet, electrical and drape One (1) 10x10 corner booth included Two (2) 10x10 corner booths included Six (6) 10x10 booths included NOTE: All other exhibitors are limited to 4 (four) booths maximum Full conference registration One (1) conference registration included Two (2) conference registrations included Four (4) conference registrations included Opportunity to register (1) additional conference attendee at IEEE discounted rate One (1) additional conference attendee Two (2) additional conference attendees Four (4) additional conference attendees Complimentary full color marketing advertisement in the guide 1/4 page ad 1/2 page ad Full page ad A link to your corporate site from the VSC website. Includes corporate logo link and company brief Complimentary copy of the attendee mailing list Free 90-day posting on the conference site 5 Job ostings 10 Job ostings 20 Job ostings riority listing on select promotional items Company logo on conference tote and lanyard Complimentary booth and recognition at Austin Solar Day Solar Day booth included Bronze Sponsorship included Silver Sponsorship included Opportunity to provide a product demo *First come first served Up to 2 times Up to 3 times Up to 4 times Recognition on selected exhibits signage 3

4 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 ROMOTIONAL SONSORSHIS: Company Logo on Hotel Keycards Communications and Demonstration Center (exclusive) $15,000 Attendee Conference ens Create brand awareness as the sponsor of the official hotel key cards. Let your logo be the first thing attendees see when they check into the conference hotel. Sponsor the center of the exhibits hall centralized charging stations and product demonstration stage with wireless internet let all know who you are. Your company logo will appear on the stage and welcome page/signage throughout. Also, your company will receive one free demo spot on the stage each day exhibits are open (Mon-Thurs). Every attendee gets a pen, uses it every day at the show and then takes it home and carries it around as a reminder of your company all year long. This sponsorship opportunity puts your brand directly in their hands. Sponsor to provide logo art VSC to provide pens ens will be placed in conference totes and in all sessions Conference Water Bottles $8,500 Distributed to all conference attendees, the water bottles are a refreshing way to get your name out. The water bottles are imprinted with the conference information, and the sponsoring company s name and logo are prominently printed at the top of each bottle. Water bottles will be placed in conference totes. Sponsor to provide logo art VSC to provide bottles Conference Note ads $10,000 Attendees will take important notes on note pads with your company logo pre-printed, and then use the pad to pass along information to their colleagues back at the office long after the exhibit hall closes! Target your message specifically to VSC attendees and provide them thousands of reminders about your company at the same time. Note pads will be distributed by VSC VSC will produce the notepad with a one-color logo Sponsor to provide logo art 4

5 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 Hotel Room Drop Your company can participate in the hotel room drop, ensuring that your promotional literature gets delivered to attendees before they arrive at the Convention Center. Your company s material will be delivered directly to the room of each VSC attendee staying in the major hotels of the VSC room block. Sponsor to provide material to VSC Aisle Signs (exclusive) $4,000 Carpet Logos (only 11 available) $2,500 Lobby Banners (limited availability) $5000-$8000 Increase awareness of your company by exclusively displaying your company logo and booth number on all double-sided aisle signs throughout the exhibit hall floor. Attendees will see your logo each time they look at any aisle number. Hurry up and do not miss this opportunity. VSC produces and installs aisle signs Sponsor to provide material to VSC Carpet logos will be strategically positioned in the main aisle in the center of the exhibit floor. Carpet logos are approximately 10 x10, 1-color with direct print VSC will produce and install carpet logos Sponsor to provide artwork to VSC It s all about location and as a banner sponsor your personalized banner will be strategically placed in the lobby of the Austin Convention Center. Sponsor to provide double-sided banner (VSC can produce banner for an additional charge) VSC to hang banner in the lobby Show management must approve all banners Two-Sided Meter anels (limited availability) $1,875 These indoor billboards are sure to attract the eye of each participant as he or she walks through the exhibit level of the convention hall. VSC produces, installs and dismantles panel (sponsor provides artwork with exact location to be determined by VSC show management) The standing signs measure 1 meter by 8 feet high, are double-sided and free standing 5

6 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 Attendee Tote Insert (limited availability, 25 available) $1,000 lace an insert in the official attendee tote bag distributed to every attendee insuring your message will reach your direct audience insert can be literature or a promotional product such as calendars, stress balls, key chains, or any other item with your logo on it. Sponsor to provide (1) insert/item in the tote bag Maximum size 8.5 x11, single or double sided. For product placement, call for specifications VSC will stuff bags Insert must be received no later than May 31, 2012 Exhibit Guide Advertisements (4 color) Full age $2,000 Half age $1,200 Quarter age $900 Austin Walking Map The Exhibit Guide is put into the hands of every attendee, exhibitor and members of the press who come to the show. But more importantly, it becomes our industry s buying guide after the show is over. As attendees reference this guide time-and-time again throughout the year, let your company stand out with a full or half page ad. Call for more details! Give attendees a bird s eye view of Austin, along with your logo placed prominently on the map. EVENT SONSORSHIS: oster Session Networking Reception & IEC 40th Anniversary Celebration (exclusive) $25,000 Reinforce your presence at the Conference by placing your name and logo in front of attendees and presenters as they interact during poster sessions. The poster sessions will be held in the late afternoon and will be accompanied by beverages and light refreshments. Your sponsorship will be acknowledged on signage in the oster Sessions. You will also receive four (4) complimentary Conference passes and a complimentary full-page color ad in the Exhibitor Guide. Your sponsorship will include table tents and napkins at each reception station, and a reception station will be placed in close proximity to your booth on the exhibit floor. Your logo will be placed on the VSC website with a link to your company web page as well. Established at the University of Delaware in 1972, the Institute of Energy Conversion (IEC) is devoted to the research and development of thin-film photovoltaic solar cells and other photonic devices. Visit for more information. Sponsor to provide ad to VSC by May 1, 2012 For more information on sponsorship items and products, visit: pvsc.swagodelic.com Exhibitors receive 10% off any products they personally order. 6

7 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 Exhibitor Opening Reception Monday, June 4 (limited availability) $10,000 The opening reception is held in conjunction with the opening of the exhibits. Traditionally this has been the most attended social event of the Conference. Your company s support will be acknowledged on our exhibits signage as well as with a public thank you from the Conference Chair, Dr. B. J. Stanbery as he opens the event. Your company will also receive four (4) complimentary Conference Registrations and a complimentary full-page ad in the Exhibitors Guide. Your logo will be placed on the VSC website with a link to your company web page as well. Sponsor to provide ad to VSC by May 1, 2012 VSC will order and set up food Call for exclusive sponsorship availability. Breakfast Café (only 3 available) $10,000 Reach attendees first thing in the morning as they start their day and prepare for the Sessions ahead. Benefits include signage and acknowledgement on the VSC website with a link to your company website as well as two (2) complimentary Conference Registrations and a complimentary full page B/W ad in the Exhibitors Guide. Sponsor to provide ad to VSC by May 1, 2012 VSC will order and set up food ower Snack Breaks Coffee/Refreshment Breaks (limited opportunities) $2,500 Increase your visibility at a reasonable price by sponsoring the ower Breaks. Let attendees see your company message as they recharge for the next session. Benefits include signage and acknowledgement on the VSC website with a link to your company web page as well. Sponsor to provide VSC VSC will order and set up food lace your company logo front and center as attendees relax and prepare for the next session. Located in the Exhibit Hall, these break stations will provide high traffic and exposure for your company. A station will be strategically placed near your booth. Sponsor to provide company logo to VSC VSC will order and set up food stations 7

8 38TH IEEE HOTOVOLTAIC SECIALISTS CONFERENCE 2012 Solar Energy for Bright Minds Fundraiser Solar Energy for Bright Minds will give local schools the opportunity to compete to earn a substantial V system installed on their school. For the first time, the winner of the annual VSC High School hotovoltaic Design Competition will receive a V system, installed on their school by a local solar power provider at no cost. We invite you to share in the opportunity of creating this lasting legacy for future generations of Central Texas students. As a sponsor of Solar Energy for Bright Minds, you have the opportunity to partner with us to engage and foster the next generation of scientists, engineers and business people in this burgeoning global industry. 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament edometer Fitness Challenge Sponsor (exclusive) High School Science Fair (exclusive) $2,500 When: Monday, June 4 Where: Lost Creek Country Club, Austin, Texas Format: 4 - erson Scramble Who: All attendees invited to participate Sponsorship includes: Breakfast, golf rounds, awards, lunch Donation Goal: $250 per round Tournament Sign-up Sheet and Sponsorships Available When: Saturday, June 2 - Thursday, June 7 Where: Austin, Texas Who: All attendees invited to participate Sponsorship includes: Up to 1,000 pedometers with sponsoring company s logo, exclusive signage in Exhibits Hall, Recognition at V Award ceremony, inclusion on permanent memorial plaque and invitation to V system ribbon cutting ceremony. The Challenge: Company Sponsorships based on total steps walked. Education is an integral part of the IEEE Society and the high school program is a tradition with VSC. Become a corporate sponsor to keep this program alive as local high school students compete with innovative and fun V projects that ensure the future of photovoltaics by promoting the future scientists of the world. 8